Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF)
The Alabama Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) is a “fund of last resort” for the unmet needs of families and individuals working to recover from disasters in our state. There is a specific process for application through local Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRCs). LTRCs are set up in counties/regions to locate recovery resources, assess and confirm needs, and grant funding for rebuild and recovery. LTRCs request funding from various sources, including Community Foundations and GERF. The GERF has provided funding for Hurricane Katrina 2005, April 2011 tornadoes, and various disaster recovery efforts in our state. The Governor’s Office of Volunteer Services (GOVS) and Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) co-chair the GERF and the United Ways of Alabama is the fiscal agent. United Ways of Alabama is the fiscal agent for the GERF and works with a Steering Committee of statewide partners including government officials appointed by the Governor of Alabama.
Mail Donations to:
Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund
c/o United Ways of Alabama
PO Box 1228
Montgomery, AL 36104
GERF Policy and Forms
- C – Application and Distribution Record
- D – Service and Expenditure Summary Report 2016
- E – Cumulative Distribution Record – This form should be completed and submitted with application request.
- F-Exception-Request (2)
- Community Emergency Shelter Application